When
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Where
Nicholas County Courthouse, Carlisle KY
Distances
5K
About this race
Blackberry Festival 5K Overview
Join us for the 4th Annual Blackberry Festival 5K at the Carlisle Blackberry Festival! The 2026 Blackberry Festival 5K is Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:00am in the heart of downtown Carlisle. The race will include an in-person 5K run/walk, Fastest Kid in Town race, and virtual option. Our 2025 race will support Nicholas County Carlisle Tourism.
Race Features
- Commemorative T-shirts: Race T-shirts included for participants.
- Chip Timing: Timed by RaceRise!
- Awards: Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in 10-year age groups.
- Free Race Photos: Enjoy complimentary photos from the event.
- Social Teams: Expand your race experience with teams (Prize for the largest team).
- Race Options: 5K run/walk, Fastest Kid in Town and virtual options available.
- Food and Fun: Enjoy food, fun, music, and fellowship in the heart of the Carlisle Blackberry Festival.
Fastest Kid in Town Races
This event is open to all kids 12 and under and is a FREE EVENT. Parents may add on a commemorative shirt for $10. We will have run-offs by age (2-12) and then have a final Fastest Kid in Town race with all of the age category winners. Kids will receive a participation medal.
5K Awards
We will provide awards for the Top 3 M/F Overall Finishers as well as Top 2 M/F in each age group: 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&plus:.
5K Route Map
Packet Pickup
Our packet pickup will be on race morning (Saturday, July 4th) from 6:30-7:45am in downtown Carlisle.
Registration
For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Blackberry Festival 5K Registration.
Course map
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